Where do I start?

It’s easy to fall down a never-ending rabbit hole of information, but the key is to start slowly and gently tune into your body. Here are some simple first steps to ease into cyclical living. 🌿

1. Start Tracking Your Cycle

If you don’t already track your cycle, this is the best place to begin! Apps like @livelycycle and @naturalcycles are great digital options, but a physical tracker can be even more useful—especially if you keep it somewhere visible for daily check-ins.

2. Pay Attention to Your Body’s Biomarkers

Your body gives you signs throughout your cycle—start noticing them! 👀

💧 Cervical mucus changes in texture and consistency. (more creamy before or after ovulation)

🌸 Cervical position shifts, becoming higher and softer during ovulation.

🔄 Hormonal symptoms like mood swings, energy levels, and breast tenderness offer clues.

🌡 Basal Body Temperature (BBT) rises post-ovulation—track it using an Apple Watch (Series 8+), Oura Ring, or a classic thermometer before getting out of bed.

Keep an eye out for deeper dives into each of these!

3. Learn the Four Phases

Understanding the menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal phases is key to syncing with your cycle. Check out our previous post for a full breakdown!

4. Be Patient & Kind to Yourself

You don’t have to master everything overnight. Learning about your cycle is a journey—take small steps at your own pace, and remember, progress over perfection.